Obituary for Jesse Hough, Jr. of Aberdeen

Jesse Hough, Jr. 81 of Aberdeen, passed away on January 30, 2025 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Born on July 28, 1943 in Richmond County to the late Jesse Hough, Sr. and Virginia Kanaris.  Jesse proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He went on to continue serving his community as a Police Officer for the Southern Pines Police Department for over 23 years, retiring as a Lieutenant.  He loved classic cars, traveling to the beach, beach music and he loved joking around with everyone.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Linda Hough; two children, John William “Jay” Hough (Stephanie) and Tara Hough Sellers (William); also survived by four grandchildren, Courtney Hough, Gracie Hough, Jason Hough and Emma Hogan and two step grandchildren, Danielle Sellers and Taylor Sellers.

A visitation will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Boles Funeral Home Southern Pines with a service following at 2:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jesse’s name may be made to Southern Pines Police Department, VFW, and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. 

Online condolences may be left at:  www.bolesfuneralhome.com

Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.